Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

Active Recall Announced April 5, 2012 CPSC #12143

Quick answer

Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards is CPSC recall #12143, announced on April 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack. The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle. "Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is also printed on a black foam protector that covers the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the blue grab bar locks the bar into place. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.. Affected brand: Todson Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack. The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle. "Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is also printed on a black foam protector that covers the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the blue grab bar locks the bar into place.

Affected products

Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats

Recalled brands

Todson Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.

Recall date

April 5, 2012

Categories

Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12143?

CPSC recall #12143 covers Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack. The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle. "Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is also printed on a black foam protector that covers the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the blue grab bar locks the bar into place.

What is the remedy for recall #12143?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12143 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Todson-Recalls-Bicycle-Child-Carrier-Seats-Due-to-Laceration-and-Fingertip-Amputation-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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